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Will County P&Z: Wilton Township Wedding Venue Secured for 2026 Season

February 1, 2026/
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Will County P&Z Commission Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026

Article Summary: For the third consecutive year, the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a temporary use permit for a wedding and events venue on Doyle Road in Wilton Township. The venue, which operates seasonally, received praise from county staff for its history of compliance and lack of noise or traffic complaints.

Wedding Venue Permit Key Points:

  • Applicant: 15839 W. Doyle Road LLC (Leo Delair).

  • Location: 15839 W. Doyle Road, Manhattan (Wilton Township), near the intersection with Gougar Road.

  • Operational Season: The permit covers events held generally from May through October.

  • Track Record: County staff reported zero complaints over the past two years of operation.

  • Abstention: Commission Chairman Hugh Stipan abstained from the vote due to a minor business interest.

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, voted to approve a temporary use permit (TUP) allowing a property in Wilton Township to continue hosting weddings and events for the 2026 season.

The property, located at 15839 W. Doyle Road, is owned by Leo Delair. This marks the third year Delair has requested and received permission to operate the venue, which utilizes a building with a green roof on the southern portion of the site for festivities.

County staffer Brian Radner presented the case, noting that the permit includes nine specific conditions that mirror those imposed during the previous two years. Radner emphasized the venue’s clean operational history.

“Since this business has been operating… we have received no complaints,” Radner told the commission. “They have complied with all of the requirements of the fire district and the county land use department.”

Radner also shared that Delair had recently been recognized for having “one of the top wedding venues in the area.”

The permit allows the venue to operate primarily during the warmer months, from May through October. As the property is located in an agricultural area, the temporary use permit is necessary to allow commercial events.

Commission Chairman Hugh Stipan abstained from the discussion and the vote. “I will abstain from this because… I do have a business interest,” Stipan stated. “However very minor… but we have a full commission.”

With no objectors present and a strong recommendation from county staff, the commission approved the permit unanimously among the voting members.

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